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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 15.91 and 3.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 15.91 and 3.48 is: 5.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 15.91 = 3.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/15.91 = 3.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 15.91 × 3.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 55.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.37/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.22

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