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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.75, 14.83 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.75, 14.83 and 6.65 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.75 : 14.83 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.75/14.83 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.75x = 14.83 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.75x = 98.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.71/10.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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