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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 16.01 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 16.01 and 9.71 is: 14.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 16.01 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/16.01 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 16.01 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.48/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.62

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