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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.62, 15.95 and 10.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.62, 15.95 and 10.47 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.62 : 15.95 = 10.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.62/15.95 = 10.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.62x = 15.95 × 10.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.62x = 166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.94/10.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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