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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 14.73 and 7.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 14.73 and 7.76 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 14.73 = 7.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/14.73 = 7.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 14.73 × 7.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.30/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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