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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 15.68 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 15.68 and 9.29 is: 14.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 15.68 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/15.68 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 15.68 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.67/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.01

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