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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.47, 14.42 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.47, 14.42 and 9.27 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.47 : 14.42 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.47/14.42 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.47x = 14.42 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.47x = 133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.63/10.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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