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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.59, 14.56 and 9.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.59, 14.56 and 9.55 is: 13.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.59 : 14.56 = 9.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.59/14.56 = 9.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.59x = 14.56 × 9.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.59x = 138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.98/10.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.12

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