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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.64, 15.95 and 5.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.64, 15.95 and 5.28 is: 7.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.64 : 15.95 = 5.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.64/15.95 = 5.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.64x = 15.95 × 5.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.64x = 84.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.19/10.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.92

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