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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 15.57 and 3.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 15.57 and 3.16 is: 4.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 15.57 = 3.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/15.57 = 3.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 15.57 × 3.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 49.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.26/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.74

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