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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.66, 15.96 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.66, 15.96 and 6.86 is: 10.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.66 : 15.96 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.66/15.96 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.66x = 15.96 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.66x = 109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.42/10.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.27

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