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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.25, 15.36 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.25, 15.36 and 6.86 is: 10.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.25 : 15.36 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.25/15.36 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.25x = 15.36 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.25x = 105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.29/10.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.28

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