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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 14.81 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 14.81 and 7.83 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 14.81 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/14.81 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 14.81 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.96/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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