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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.50, 15.78 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.50, 15.78 and 9.20 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.50 : 15.78 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.50/15.78 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.50x = 15.78 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.50x = 145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.18/10.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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