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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.97, 15.25 and 10.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.97, 15.25 and 10.95 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 15.25 = 10.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/15.25 = 10.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 15.25 × 10.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.99/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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