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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.50, 14.50 and 9.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.50, 14.50 and 9.60 is: 13.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.50 : 14.50 = 9.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.50/14.50 = 9.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.50x = 14.50 × 9.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.50x = 139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.20/10.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.26

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