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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.49, 15.56 and 10.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.49, 15.56 and 10.35 is: 15.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.49 : 15.56 = 10.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.49/15.56 = 10.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.49x = 15.56 × 10.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.49x = 160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.99/10.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.35

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