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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 15.50 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 15.50 and 6.32 is: 9.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 15.50 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/15.50 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 15.50 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 98.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.01/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.47

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