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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 15.92 and 6.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 15.92 and 6.11 is: 9.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 15.92 = 6.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/15.92 = 6.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 15.92 × 6.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 97.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.27/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.15

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