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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.21, 15.40 and 9.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.21, 15.40 and 9.79 is: 14.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.21 : 15.40 = 9.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.21/15.40 = 9.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.21x = 15.40 × 9.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.21x = 150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.77/10.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.77

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