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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 16 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 16 and 10.52 is: 15.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 16 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/16 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 16 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.32/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.91

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