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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 15.17 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 15.17 and 10.80 is: 14.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 15.17 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/15.17 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 15.17 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.78/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.92

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