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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.14, 15.18 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.14, 15.18 and 6.56 is: 9.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.14 : 15.18 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.14/15.18 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.14x = 15.18 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.14x = 99.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.58/10.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.82

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