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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 14.68 and 8.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 14.68 and 8.81 is: 12.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 14.68 = 8.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/14.68 = 8.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 14.68 × 8.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.32/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.16

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