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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 14.30 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 14.30 and 7.64 is: 10.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 14.30 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/14.30 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 14.30 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.33/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.53

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