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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 15.69 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 15.69 and 9.93 is: 14.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 15.69 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/15.69 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 15.69 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.80/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.98

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