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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.72, 15.96 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.72, 15.96 and 10.60 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.72 : 15.96 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.72/15.96 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.72x = 15.96 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.72x = 169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.14/10.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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