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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.48, 15.64 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.48, 15.64 and 9.88 is: 14.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.48 : 15.64 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.48/15.64 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.48x = 15.64 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.48x = 154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.52/10.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.74

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