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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.37, 15.59 and 8.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.37, 15.59 and 8.68 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.37 : 15.59 = 8.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.37/15.59 = 8.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.37x = 15.59 × 8.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.37x = 135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.32/10.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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