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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.64, 15.97 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.64, 15.97 and 7.60 is: 11.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.64 : 15.97 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.64/15.97 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.64x = 15.97 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.64x = 121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.34/10.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.41

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