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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 15.54 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 15.54 and 7.64 is: 11.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 15.54 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/15.54 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 15.54 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.73/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.46

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