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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 14.64 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 14.64 and 7.16 is: 9.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 14.64 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/14.64 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 14.64 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.78/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.87

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