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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.53, 15.70 and 9.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.53, 15.70 and 9.67 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.53 : 15.70 = 9.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.53/15.70 = 9.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.53x = 15.70 × 9.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.53x = 151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.82/10.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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