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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 14.35 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 14.35 and 8.35 is: 11.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 14.35 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/14.35 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 14.35 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.89/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.52

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