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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 15.93 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 15.93 and 10.60 is: 15.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 15.93 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/15.93 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 15.93 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.86/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.72

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