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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.95, 15.12 and 7.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.95, 15.12 and 7.68 is: 10.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.95 : 15.12 = 7.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.95/15.12 = 7.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.95x = 15.12 × 7.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.95x = 116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.12/10.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.60

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