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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.35, 10.18 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.35, 10.18 and 7.14 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.35 : 10.18 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.35/10.18 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.35x = 10.18 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.35x = 72.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.69/7.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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