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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 15.07 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 15.07 and 10.80 is: 14.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 15.07 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/15.07 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 15.07 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.76/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.93

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