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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.49, 15.71 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.49, 15.71 and 9.29 is: 13.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.49 : 15.71 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.49/15.71 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.49x = 15.71 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.49x = 145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.82/10.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.91

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