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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 15.52 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 15.52 and 9.57 is: 14.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 15.52 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/15.52 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 15.52 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.53/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.28

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