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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.62, 14.64 and 7.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.62, 14.64 and 7.38 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.62 : 14.64 = 7.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.62/14.64 = 7.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.62x = 14.64 × 7.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.62x = 108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.04/10.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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