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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.67, 14.73 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.67, 14.73 and 7.45 is: 10.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.67 : 14.73 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.67/14.73 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.67x = 14.73 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.67x = 109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.74/10.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.28

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