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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.78, 16.15 and 10.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.78, 16.15 and 10.41 is: 15.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.78 : 16.15 = 10.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.78/16.15 = 10.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.78x = 16.15 × 10.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.78x = 168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.12/10.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.60

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