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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.70, 14.76 and 6.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.70, 14.76 and 6.33 is: 8.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.70 : 14.76 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.70/14.76 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.70x = 14.76 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.70x = 93.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.47/10.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.73

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