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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.03, 17.92 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.03, 17.92 and 10.97 is: 15.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.03 : 17.92 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.03/17.92 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.03x = 17.92 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.03x = 196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.57/13.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.09

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