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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.66, 16.08 and 10.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.66, 16.08 and 10.47 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.66 : 16.08 = 10.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.66/16.08 = 10.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.66x = 16.08 × 10.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.66x = 168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.36/10.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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