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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.50, 15.83 and 9.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.50, 15.83 and 9.75 is: 14.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.50 : 15.83 = 9.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.50/15.83 = 9.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.50x = 15.83 × 9.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.50x = 154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.39/10.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.71

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