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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.67, 15.98 and 4.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.67, 15.98 and 4.95 is: 7.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.67 : 15.98 = 4.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.67/15.98 = 4.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.67x = 15.98 × 4.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.67x = 79.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.02/10.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.41

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