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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.62, 14.66 and 5.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.62, 14.66 and 5.77 is: 7.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.62 : 14.66 = 5.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.62/14.66 = 5.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.62x = 14.66 × 5.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.62x = 84.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.61/10.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.96

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