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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.87, 15.07 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.87, 15.07 and 10.70 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.87 : 15.07 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.87/15.07 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.87x = 15.07 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.87x = 161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.25/10.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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