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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 15.58 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 15.58 and 6.38 is: 9.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 15.58 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/15.58 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 15.58 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 99.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.40/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.58

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