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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.55, 14.60 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.55, 14.60 and 9.01 is: 12.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.55 : 14.60 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.55/14.60 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.55x = 14.60 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.55x = 131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.50/10.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.47

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