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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.87, 15.00 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.87, 15.00 and 6.78 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.87 : 15.00 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.87/15.00 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.87x = 15.00 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.87x = 101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.64/10.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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