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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 14.53 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 14.53 and 7.80 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 14.53 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/14.53 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 14.53 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.30/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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