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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.66, 15.99 and 5.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.66, 15.99 and 5.32 is: 7.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.66 : 15.99 = 5.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.66/15.99 = 5.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.66x = 15.99 × 5.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.66x = 85.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.07/10.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.98

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