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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.65, 16.05 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.65, 16.05 and 9.36 is: 14.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.65 : 16.05 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.65/16.05 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.65x = 16.05 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.65x = 150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.23/10.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.11

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