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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 14.28 and 5.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 14.28 and 5.74 is: 7.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 14.28 = 5.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/14.28 = 5.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 14.28 × 5.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 82.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.00/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.92

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