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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 15.98 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 15.98 and 7.28 is: 10.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 15.98 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/15.98 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 15.98 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.25/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.89

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