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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 15.92 and 3.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 15.92 and 3.00 is: 4.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 15.92 = 3.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/15.92 = 3.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 15.92 × 3.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 47.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.79/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.50

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