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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 14.54 and 6.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 14.54 and 6.90 is: 9.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 14.54 = 6.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/14.54 = 6.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 14.54 × 6.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.33/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.52

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