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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.32, 15.57 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.32, 15.57 and 9.44 is: 14.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.32 : 15.57 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.32/15.57 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.32x = 15.57 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.32x = 146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.98/10.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.24

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