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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 15.66 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 15.66 and 6.38 is: 9.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 15.66 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/15.66 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 15.66 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 99.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.91/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.57

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