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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.55, 15.80 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.55, 15.80 and 7.16 is: 10.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.55 : 15.80 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.55/15.80 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.55x = 15.80 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.55x = 113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.01/10.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.71

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