Use Henderson–Hasselbalch with conjugate-base/acid ratio: $pH=pK_a+\log_{10}([A^-]/[HA])=4.76+\log_{10}(.05/.10)=4.76-.30103=4.45897$. Rounded as requested,**4.46**. The ratio is below 1,so the pH is below pKa.
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