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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 15.14 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 15.14 and 9.26 is: 12.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 15.14 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/15.14 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 15.14 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 140.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.20/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.77

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