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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.76, 14.85 and 5.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.76, 14.85 and 5.91 is: 8.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 14.85 = 5.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/14.85 = 5.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 14.85 × 5.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 87.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.68/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.15

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