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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 15.89 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 15.89 and 9.09 is: 13.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 15.89 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/15.89 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 15.89 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.39/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.65

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