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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.34, 14.28 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.34, 14.28 and 6.84 is: 9.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.34 : 14.28 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.34/14.28 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.34x = 14.28 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.34x = 97.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.68/10.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.45

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