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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.80, 14.90 and 5.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.80, 14.90 and 5.95 is: 8.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.80 : 14.90 = 5.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.80/14.90 = 5.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.80x = 14.90 × 5.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.80x = 88.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.60/10.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.21

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