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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 15.02 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 15.02 and 9.35 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 15.02 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/15.02 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 15.02 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.32/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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