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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.81, 14.92 and 5.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.81, 14.92 and 5.96 is: 8.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.81 : 14.92 = 5.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.81/14.92 = 5.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.81x = 14.92 × 5.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.81x = 88.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.95/10.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.23

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