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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.67, 15.93 and 7.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.67, 15.93 and 7.65 is: 11.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.67 : 15.93 = 7.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.67/15.93 = 7.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.67x = 15.93 × 7.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.67x = 121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.86/10.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.43

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