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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.93, 14.98 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.93, 14.98 and 10.92 is: 14.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.93 : 14.98 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.93/14.98 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.93x = 14.98 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.93x = 163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.58/10.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.97

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