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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 14.84 and 7.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 14.84 and 7.68 is: 10.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 14.84 = 7.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/14.84 = 7.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 14.84 × 7.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.97/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.61

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