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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 15.95 and 10.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 15.95 and 10.39 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 15.95 = 10.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/15.95 = 10.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 15.95 × 10.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.72/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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