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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 14.30 and 9.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 14.30 and 9.04 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 14.30 = 9.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/14.30 = 9.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 14.30 × 9.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.27/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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