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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 15.76 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 15.76 and 9.52 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 15.76 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/15.76 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 15.76 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.97/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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