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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.46, 15.67 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.46, 15.67 and 9.43 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.46 : 15.67 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.46/15.67 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.46x = 15.67 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.46x = 147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.77/10.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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