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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.92, 15.07 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.92, 15.07 and 6.07 is: 8.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.92 : 15.07 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.92/15.07 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.92x = 15.07 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.92x = 91.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.50/10.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.38

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