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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.15, 13.95 and 9.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.15, 13.95 and 9.65 is: 13.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 13.95 = 9.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/13.95 = 9.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 13.95 × 9.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.62/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.26

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