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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 15.60 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 15.60 and 8.64 is: 12.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 15.60 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/15.60 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 15.60 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.78/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.91

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