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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 14.95 and 8.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 14.95 and 8.41 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 14.95 = 8.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/14.95 = 8.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 14.95 × 8.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.73/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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