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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.85, 14.98 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.85, 14.98 and 9.37 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.85 : 14.98 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.85/14.98 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.85x = 14.98 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.85x = 140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.36/10.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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