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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.16, 14.01 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.16, 14.01 and 6.71 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.16 : 14.01 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.16/14.01 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.16x = 14.01 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.16x = 93.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.94/10.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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