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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 14.56 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 14.56 and 9.86 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 14.56 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/14.56 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 14.56 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.56/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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