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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.95, 15.10 and 6.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.95, 15.10 and 6.09 is: 8.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.95 : 15.10 = 6.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.95/15.10 = 6.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.95x = 15.10 × 6.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.95x = 92.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.04/10.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.41

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