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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.43, 15.67 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.43, 15.67 and 6.45 is: 9.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.43 : 15.67 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.43/15.67 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.43x = 15.67 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.43x = 101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.06/10.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.69

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