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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 14.42 and 6.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 14.42 and 6.75 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 14.42 = 6.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/14.42 = 6.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 14.42 × 6.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 97.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.30/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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