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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.50, 14.52 and 8.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.50, 14.52 and 8.96 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.50 : 14.52 = 8.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.50/14.52 = 8.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.50x = 14.52 × 8.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.50x = 130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.10/10.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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