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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 15.29 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 15.29 and 9.63 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 15.29 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/15.29 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 15.29 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.24/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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