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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.75, 16.19 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.75, 16.19 and 9.63 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.75 : 16.19 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.75/16.19 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.75x = 16.19 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.75x = 155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.86/10.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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