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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 14.09 and 9.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 14.09 and 9.79 is: 13.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 14.09 = 9.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/14.09 = 9.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 14.09 × 9.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.94/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.42

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