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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 15.95 and 8.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 15.95 and 8.68 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 15.95 = 8.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/15.95 = 8.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 15.95 × 8.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.45/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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