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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.92, 15.08 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.92, 15.08 and 7.69 is: 10.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.92 : 15.08 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.92/15.08 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.92x = 15.08 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.92x = 115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.93/10.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.62

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