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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.73, 14.76 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.73, 14.76 and 8.66 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.73 : 14.76 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.73/14.76 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.73x = 14.76 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.73x = 127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.86/10.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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