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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.48, 14.44 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.48, 14.44 and 9.56 is: 13.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.48 : 14.44 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.48/14.44 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.48x = 14.44 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.48x = 138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.05/10.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.17

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