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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.66, 14.64 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.66, 14.64 and 9.44 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.66 : 14.64 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.66/14.64 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.66x = 14.64 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.66x = 138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.20/10.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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