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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 14.28 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 14.28 and 9.38 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 14.28 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/14.28 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 14.28 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.95/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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