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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.65, 14.69 and 7.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.65, 14.69 and 7.20 is: 9.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.65 : 14.69 = 7.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.65/14.69 = 7.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.65x = 14.69 × 7.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.65x = 105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.74/10.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.93

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