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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.60, 15.84 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.60, 15.84 and 8.16 is: 12.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.60 : 15.84 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.60/15.84 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.60x = 15.84 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.60x = 129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.25/10.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.19

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