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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 14.94 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 14.94 and 9.68 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 14.94 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/14.94 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 14.94 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.62/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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