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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.49, 14.43 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.49, 14.43 and 9.12 is: 12.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.49 : 14.43 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.49/14.43 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.49x = 14.43 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.49x = 131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.60/10.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.55

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