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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.68, 10.59 and 6.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.68, 10.59 and 6.15 is: 8.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.68 : 10.59 = 6.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.68/10.59 = 6.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.68x = 10.59 × 6.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.68x = 65.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.13/7.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.48

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