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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.92, 16.31 and 9.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.92, 16.31 and 9.58 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.92 : 16.31 = 9.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.92/16.31 = 9.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.92x = 16.31 × 9.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.92x = 156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.25/10.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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