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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.57, 14.56 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.57, 14.56 and 8.52 is: 11.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.57 : 14.56 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.57/14.56 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.57x = 14.56 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.57x = 123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.98/10.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.73

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