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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 15.72 and 9.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 15.72 and 9.40 is: 14.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 15.72 = 9.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/15.72 = 9.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 15.72 × 9.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.85/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.03

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