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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 16.07 and 10.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 16.07 and 10.52 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 16.07 = 10.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/16.07 = 10.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 16.07 × 10.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.00/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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