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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.54, 15.79 and 5.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.54, 15.79 and 5.19 is: 7.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.54 : 15.79 = 5.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.54/15.79 = 5.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.54x = 15.79 × 5.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.54x = 81.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.95/10.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.78

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