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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 15.86 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 15.86 and 9.63 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 15.86 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/15.86 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 15.86 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.76/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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