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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.43, 14.36 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.43, 14.36 and 9.21 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.43 : 14.36 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.43/14.36 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.43x = 14.36 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.43x = 132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.26/10.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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