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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.13, 10.70 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.13, 10.70 and 6.14 is: 9.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.13 : 10.70 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.13/10.70 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.13x = 10.70 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.13x = 65.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.61/7.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.20

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