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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.53, 14.54 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.53, 14.54 and 7.58 is: 10.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.53 : 14.54 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.53/14.54 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.53x = 14.54 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.53x = 110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.10/10.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.46

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