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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.86, 16.17 and 9.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.86, 16.17 and 9.78 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.86 : 16.17 = 9.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.86/16.17 = 9.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.86x = 16.17 × 9.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.86x = 158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.14/10.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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