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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.53, 14.48 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.53, 14.48 and 8.78 is: 12.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.53 : 14.48 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.53/14.48 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.53x = 14.48 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.53x = 127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.05/10.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.07

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