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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.52, 15.78 and 3.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.52, 15.78 and 3.76 is: 5.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.52 : 15.78 = 3.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.52/15.78 = 3.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.52x = 15.78 × 3.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.52x = 59.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.28/10.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.64

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