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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.57, 15.82 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.57, 15.82 and 9.57 is: 14.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.57 : 15.82 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.57/15.82 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.57x = 15.82 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.57x = 151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.40/10.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.32

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