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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.34, 14.27 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.34, 14.27 and 6.25 is: 8.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.34 : 14.27 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.34/14.27 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.34x = 14.27 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.34x = 89.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.08/10.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.62

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