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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 14.36 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 14.36 and 6.09 is: 8.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 14.36 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/14.36 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 14.36 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 87.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.52/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.41

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