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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.07, 13.91 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.07, 13.91 and 9.28 is: 12.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.07 : 13.91 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.07/13.91 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.07x = 13.91 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.07x = 129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.08/10.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.82

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