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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 14.37 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 14.37 and 7.17 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 14.37 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/14.37 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 14.37 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.03/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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