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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 15.40 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 15.40 and 9.43 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 15.40 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/15.40 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 15.40 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 145.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.22/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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