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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.32, 15.39 and 9.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.32, 15.39 and 9.87 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.32 : 15.39 = 9.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.32/15.39 = 9.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.32x = 15.39 × 9.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.32x = 151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.90/10.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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