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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 14.73 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 14.73 and 7.17 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 14.73 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/14.73 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 14.73 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.61/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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