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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.60, 14.63 and 6.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.60, 14.63 and 6.95 is: 9.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.60 : 14.63 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.60/14.63 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.60x = 14.63 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.60x = 101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.68/10.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.59

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