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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.96, 15.14 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.96, 15.14 and 8.82 is: 12.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.96 : 15.14 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.96/15.14 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.96x = 15.14 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.96x = 133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.53/10.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.18

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