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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.55, 15.74 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.55, 15.74 and 9.57 is: 14.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.55 : 15.74 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.55/15.74 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.55x = 15.74 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.55x = 150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.58/10.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.28

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