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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.28, 15.39 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.28, 15.39 and 6.47 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.28 : 15.39 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.28/15.39 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.28x = 15.39 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.28x = 99.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.50/10.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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