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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.66, 15.88 and 10.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.66, 15.88 and 10.26 is: 15.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.66 : 15.88 = 10.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.66/15.88 = 10.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.66x = 15.88 × 10.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.66x = 162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.93/10.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.28

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