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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 14.80 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 14.80 and 8.94 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 14.80 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/14.80 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 14.80 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.31/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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