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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.81, 14.93 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.81, 14.93 and 9.29 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.81 : 14.93 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.81/14.93 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.81x = 14.93 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.81x = 138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.70/10.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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