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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.43, 14.39 and 6.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.43, 14.39 and 6.12 is: 8.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.43 : 14.39 = 6.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.43/14.39 = 6.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.43x = 14.39 × 6.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.43x = 88.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.07/10.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.44

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