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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.45, 15.63 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.45, 15.63 and 7.40 is: 11.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.45 : 15.63 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.45/15.63 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.45x = 15.63 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.45x = 115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.63/10.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.07

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