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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.15, 13.99 and 6.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.15, 13.99 and 6.91 is: 9.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.15 : 13.99 = 6.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.15/13.99 = 6.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.15x = 13.99 × 6.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.15x = 96.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.67/10.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.52

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