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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.56, 14.64 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.56, 14.64 and 9.76 is: 13.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.56 : 14.64 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.56/14.64 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.56x = 14.64 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.56x = 142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.89/10.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.53

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