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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.91, 15.06 and 7.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.91, 15.06 and 7.68 is: 10.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.91 : 15.06 = 7.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.91/15.06 = 7.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.91x = 15.06 × 7.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.91x = 115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.66/10.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.60

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