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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.24, 15.28 and 8.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.24, 15.28 and 8.60 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.24 : 15.28 = 8.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.24/15.28 = 8.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.24x = 15.28 × 8.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.24x = 131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.41/10.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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