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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.62, 15.99 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.62, 15.99 and 9.63 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.62 : 15.99 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.62/15.99 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.62x = 15.99 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.62x = 153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.98/10.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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