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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.60, 14.62 and 6.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.60, 14.62 and 6.28 is: 8.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.60 : 14.62 = 6.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.60/14.62 = 6.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.60x = 14.62 × 6.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.60x = 91.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.87/10.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.67

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