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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 15.41 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 15.41 and 6.67 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 15.41 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/15.41 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 15.41 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.70/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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