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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.49, 14.44 and 7.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.49, 14.44 and 7.42 is: 10.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.49 : 14.44 = 7.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.49/14.44 = 7.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.49x = 14.44 × 7.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.49x = 107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.10/10.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.21

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