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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 15.62 and 5.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 15.62 and 5.90 is: 8.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 15.62 = 5.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/15.62 = 5.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 15.62 × 5.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 92.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.05/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.85

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