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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.25, 15.29 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.25, 15.29 and 9.68 is: 14.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.25 : 15.29 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.25/15.29 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.25x = 15.29 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.25x = 147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.88/10.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.43

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