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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 15.63 and 3.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 15.63 and 3.66 is: 5.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 15.63 = 3.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/15.63 = 3.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 15.63 × 3.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 57.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.11/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.48

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