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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 14.74 and 7.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 14.74 and 7.04 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 14.74 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/14.74 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 14.74 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.77/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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