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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 14.27 and 9.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 14.27 and 9.97 is: 13.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 14.27 = 9.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/14.27 = 9.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 14.27 × 9.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.19/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.74

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