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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.64, 14.60 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.64, 14.60 and 9.92 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.64 : 14.60 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.64/14.60 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.64x = 14.60 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.64x = 144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.83/10.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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