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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.76, 14.82 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.76, 14.82 and 8.93 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 14.82 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/14.82 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 14.82 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.27/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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