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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.09, 15.03 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.09, 15.03 and 9.66 is: 14.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.09 : 15.03 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.09/15.03 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.09x = 15.03 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.09x = 145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.23/10.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.40

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