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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.65, 14.70 and 5.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.65, 14.70 and 5.80 is: 8.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.65 : 14.70 = 5.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.65/14.70 = 5.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.65x = 14.70 × 5.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.65x = 85.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.27/10.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.01

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