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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.48, 15.67 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.48, 15.67 and 8.07 is: 12.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.48 : 15.67 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.48/15.67 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.48x = 15.67 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.48x = 126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.46/10.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.07

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