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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 15.59 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 15.59 and 9.16 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 15.59 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/15.59 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 15.59 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.80/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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