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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 15.12 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 15.12 and 7.74 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 15.12 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/15.12 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 15.12 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.03/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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