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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.60, 15.80 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.60, 15.80 and 10.15 is: 15.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.60 : 15.80 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.60/15.80 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.60x = 15.80 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.60x = 160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.37/10.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.13

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