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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.46, 14.45 and 8.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.46, 14.45 and 8.92 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.46 : 14.45 = 8.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.46/14.45 = 8.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.46x = 14.45 × 8.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.46x = 128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.87/10.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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