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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 16.10 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 16.10 and 9.48 is: 14.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 16.10 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/16.10 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 16.10 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.63/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.21

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