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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 15.56 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 15.56 and 5.62 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 15.56 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/15.56 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 15.56 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 87.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.45/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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