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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.45, 14.42 and 6.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.45, 14.42 and 6.36 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.45 : 14.42 = 6.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.45/14.42 = 6.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.45x = 14.42 × 6.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.45x = 91.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.61/10.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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