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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.50, 15.74 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.50, 15.74 and 6.23 is: 9.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.50 : 15.74 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.50/15.74 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.50x = 15.74 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.50x = 98.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.04/10.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.34

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