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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.67, 15.99 and 3.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.67, 15.99 and 3.06 is: 4.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.67 : 15.99 = 3.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.67/15.99 = 3.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.67x = 15.99 × 3.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.67x = 48.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.89/10.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.58

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