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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 15.65 and 5.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 15.65 and 5.37 is: 8.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 15.65 = 5.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/15.65 = 5.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 15.65 × 5.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 83.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.95/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.04

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