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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 16.03 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 16.03 and 9.21 is: 13.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 16.03 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/16.03 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 16.03 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.64/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.75

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