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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 14.98 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 14.98 and 9.08 is: 12.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 14.98 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/14.98 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 14.98 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.02/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.48

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