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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.62, 15.91 and 4.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.62, 15.91 and 4.91 is: 7.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.62 : 15.91 = 4.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.62/15.91 = 4.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.62x = 15.91 × 4.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.62x = 78.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.06/10.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.35

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