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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.94, 15.09 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.94, 15.09 and 8.07 is: 11.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.94 : 15.09 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.94/15.09 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.94x = 15.09 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.94x = 121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.78/10.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.13

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