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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.59, 15.87 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.59, 15.87 and 6.78 is: 10.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.59 : 15.87 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.59/15.87 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.59x = 15.87 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.59x = 107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.60/10.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.16

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