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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.86, 15 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.86, 15 and 9.64 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.86 : 15 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.86/15 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.86x = 15 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.86x = 144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.60/10.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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