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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 15.49 and 7.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 15.49 and 7.81 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 15.49 = 7.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/15.49 = 7.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 15.49 × 7.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.98/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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