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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.99, 15.15 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.99, 15.15 and 9.37 is: 12.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.99 : 15.15 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.99/15.15 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.99x = 15.15 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.99x = 141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.96/10.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.92

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