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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.25, 15.30 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.25, 15.30 and 9.38 is: 14.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.25 : 15.30 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.25/15.30 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.25x = 15.30 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.25x = 143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.51/10.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.00

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