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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.16, 14.02 and 6.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.16, 14.02 and 6.52 is: 9.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.16 : 14.02 = 6.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.16/14.02 = 6.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.16x = 14.02 × 6.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.16x = 91.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.38/10.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.00

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