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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 15.97 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 15.97 and 9.69 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 15.97 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/15.97 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 15.97 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.75/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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