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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 14.96 and 7.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 14.96 and 7.20 is: 9.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 14.96 = 7.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/14.96 = 7.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 14.96 × 7.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.68/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.94

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