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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.05, 10.54 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.05, 10.54 and 6.14 is: 9.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.05 : 10.54 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.05/10.54 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.05x = 10.54 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.05x = 64.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.63/7.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.17

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