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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.55, 15.84 and 10.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.55, 15.84 and 10.51 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.55 : 15.84 = 10.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.55/15.84 = 10.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.55x = 15.84 × 10.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.55x = 166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.48/10.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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