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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.51, 15.78 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.51, 15.78 and 7.30 is: 10.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.51 : 15.78 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.51/15.78 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.51x = 15.78 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.51x = 115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.19/10.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.96

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