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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 15.58 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 15.58 and 7.19 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 15.58 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/15.58 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 15.58 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.01/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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