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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 15.40 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 15.40 and 7.60 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 15.40 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/15.40 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 15.40 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.04/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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