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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.70, 15.95 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.70, 15.95 and 10.36 is: 15.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.70 : 15.95 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.70/15.95 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.70x = 15.95 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.70x = 165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.24/10.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.44

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