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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.73, 14.81 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.73, 14.81 and 6.13 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.73 : 14.81 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.73/14.81 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.73x = 14.81 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.73x = 90.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.80/10.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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