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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.42, 15.55 and 9.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.42, 15.55 and 9.65 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.42 : 15.55 = 9.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.42/15.55 = 9.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.42x = 15.55 × 9.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.42x = 150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.07/10.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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