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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 14.59 and 6.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 14.59 and 6.69 is: 9.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 14.59 = 6.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/14.59 = 6.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 14.59 × 6.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 97.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.61/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.23

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