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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 14.15 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 14.15 and 7.70 is: 10.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 14.15 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/14.15 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 14.15 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.90/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.59

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