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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 14.98 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 14.98 and 8.46 is: 11.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 14.98 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/14.98 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 14.98 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.73/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.65

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