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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.59, 14.62 and 5.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.59, 14.62 and 5.99 is: 8.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.59 : 14.62 = 5.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.59/14.62 = 5.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.59x = 14.62 × 5.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.59x = 87.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.56/10.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.27

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