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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 15.47 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 15.47 and 9.08 is: 13.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 15.47 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/15.47 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 15.47 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.44/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.55

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