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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 14.74 and 6.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 14.74 and 6.31 is: 8.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 14.74 = 6.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/14.74 = 6.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 14.74 × 6.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 92.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.99/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.71

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