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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 15.95 and 5.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 15.95 and 5.82 is: 8.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 15.95 = 5.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/15.95 = 5.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 15.95 × 5.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 92.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.73/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.73

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