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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.65, 15.96 and 5.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.65, 15.96 and 5.57 is: 8.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.65 : 15.96 = 5.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.65/15.96 = 5.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.65x = 15.96 × 5.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.65x = 88.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.82/10.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.34

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