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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.57, 15.87 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.57, 15.87 and 6.06 is: 9.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.57 : 15.87 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.57/15.87 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.57x = 15.87 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.57x = 96.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.17/10.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.10

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