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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 15.83 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 15.83 and 9.17 is: 13.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 15.83 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/15.83 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 15.83 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 145.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.17/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.72

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