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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.48, 15.80 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.48, 15.80 and 9.73 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.48 : 15.80 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.48/15.80 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.48x = 15.80 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.48x = 153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.73/10.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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