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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.49, 14.50 and 8.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.49, 14.50 and 8.67 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.49 : 14.50 = 8.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.49/14.50 = 8.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.49x = 14.50 × 8.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.49x = 125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.61/10.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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