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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.09, 13.92 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.09, 13.92 and 8.28 is: 11.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.09 : 13.92 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.09/13.92 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.09x = 13.92 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.09x = 115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.26/10.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.42

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