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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 15.86 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 15.86 and 9.46 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 15.86 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/15.86 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 15.86 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.02/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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