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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.80, 15.75 and 10.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.80, 15.75 and 10.80 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.80 : 15.75 = 10.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.80/15.75 = 10.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.80x = 15.75 × 10.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.80x = 170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.10/10.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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