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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.97, 15.13 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.97, 15.13 and 8.25 is: 11.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 15.13 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/15.13 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 15.13 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.78/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.38

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