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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.67, 14.73 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.67, 14.73 and 5.82 is: 8.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.67 : 14.73 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.67/14.73 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.67x = 14.73 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.67x = 85.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.71/10.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.03

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