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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 15.60 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 15.60 and 9.10 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 15.60 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/15.60 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 15.60 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.94/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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