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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 15.67 and 6.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 15.67 and 6.39 is: 9.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 15.67 = 6.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/15.67 = 6.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 15.67 × 6.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.05/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.58

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