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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.56, 15.75 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.56, 15.75 and 9.27 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.56 : 15.75 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.56/15.75 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.56x = 15.75 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.56x = 146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.00/10.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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