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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 14.28 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 14.28 and 8.74 is: 12.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 14.28 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/14.28 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 14.28 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.81/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.05

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