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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.94, 15.09 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.94, 15.09 and 6.63 is: 9.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.94 : 15.09 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.94/15.09 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.94x = 15.09 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.94x = 100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.05/10.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.15

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