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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.62, 15.86 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.62, 15.86 and 10.41 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.62 : 15.86 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.62/15.86 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.62x = 15.86 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.62x = 165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.05/10.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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