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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.65, 14.68 and 8.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.65, 14.68 and 8.83 is: 12.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.65 : 14.68 = 8.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.65/14.68 = 8.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.65x = 14.68 × 8.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.65x = 129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.62/10.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.17

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