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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.10, 13.92 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.10, 13.92 and 9.82 is: 13.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.10 : 13.92 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.10/13.92 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.10x = 13.92 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.10x = 136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.69/10.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.53

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