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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.92, 14.94 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.92, 14.94 and 10.64 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.92 : 14.94 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.92/14.94 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.92x = 14.94 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.92x = 158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.96/10.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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