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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.46, 14.40 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.46, 14.40 and 9.10 is: 12.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.46 : 14.40 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.46/14.40 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.46x = 14.40 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.46x = 131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.04/10.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.53

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