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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.69, 15.95 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.69, 15.95 and 10.45 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.69 : 15.95 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.69/15.95 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.69x = 15.95 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.69x = 166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.68/10.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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