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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.73, 14.75 and 8.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.73, 14.75 and 8.91 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.73 : 14.75 = 8.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.73/14.75 = 8.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.73x = 14.75 × 8.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.73x = 131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.41/10.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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