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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 14.55 and 9.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 14.55 and 9.53 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 14.55 = 9.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/14.55 = 9.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 14.55 × 9.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.59/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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