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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 16.12 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 16.12 and 9.68 is: 14.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 16.12 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/16.12 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 16.12 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.04/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.53

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