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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.95, 16.37 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.95, 16.37 and 9.54 is: 14.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.95 : 16.37 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.95/16.37 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.95x = 16.37 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.95x = 156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.17/10.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.26

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