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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.92, 16.47 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.92, 16.47 and 9.76 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.92 : 16.47 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.92/16.47 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.92x = 16.47 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.92x = 160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.75/10.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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