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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.16, 13.99 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.16, 13.99 and 7.24 is: 9.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.16 : 13.99 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.16/13.99 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.16x = 13.99 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.16x = 101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.22/10.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.97

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