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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 14.43 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 14.43 and 9.96 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 14.43 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/14.43 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 14.43 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.72/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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