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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.56, 14.56 and 6.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.56, 14.56 and 6.92 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.56 : 14.56 = 6.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.56/14.56 = 6.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.56x = 14.56 × 6.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.56x = 100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.76/10.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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