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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.50, 15.75 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.50, 15.75 and 6 is: 9

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.50 : 15.75 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.50/15.75 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.50x = 15.75 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.50x = 94.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.50/10.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9

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