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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.24, 15.25 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.24, 15.25 and 9.47 is: 14.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.24 : 15.25 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.24/15.25 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.24x = 15.25 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.24x = 144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.42/10.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.11

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