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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.64, 16.03 and 10.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.64, 16.03 and 10.38 is: 15.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.64 : 16.03 = 10.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.64/16.03 = 10.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.64x = 16.03 × 10.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.64x = 166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.41/10.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.65

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