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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 15.46 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 15.46 and 9.68 is: 14.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 15.46 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/15.46 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 15.46 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.65/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.39

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