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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.53, 14.51 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.53, 14.51 and 7.80 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.53 : 14.51 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.53/14.51 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.53x = 14.51 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.53x = 113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.14/10.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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