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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.96, 15.12 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.96, 15.12 and 6.86 is: 9.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.96 : 15.12 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.96/15.12 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.96x = 15.12 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.96x = 103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.69/10.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.46

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