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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.72, 15.98 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.72, 15.98 and 9.30 is: 13.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.72 : 15.98 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.72/15.98 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.72x = 15.98 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.72x = 148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.61/10.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.86

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