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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 14.04 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 14.04 and 9.03 is: 12.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 14.04 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/14.04 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 14.04 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.78/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.47

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