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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 15.02 and 6.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 15.02 and 6.57 is: 9.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 15.02 = 6.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/15.02 = 6.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 15.02 × 6.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 98.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.65/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.07

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