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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.60, 14.63 and 7.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.60, 14.63 and 7.49 is: 10.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.60 : 14.63 = 7.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.60/14.63 = 7.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.60x = 14.63 × 7.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.60x = 109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.58/10.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.34

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