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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 14.60 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 14.60 and 7.83 is: 10.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 14.60 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/14.60 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 14.60 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.28/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.81

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