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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 14.83 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 14.83 and 8.31 is: 11.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 14.83 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/14.83 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 14.83 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.22/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.47

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