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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 15.79 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 15.79 and 10.52 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 15.79 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/15.79 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 15.79 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.98/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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