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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.30, 15.44 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.30, 15.44 and 9.78 is: 14.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.30 : 15.44 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.30/15.44 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.30x = 15.44 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.30x = 151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.00/10.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.66

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