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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 16.04 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 16.04 and 10.34 is: 15.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 16.04 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/16.04 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 16.04 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.92/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.54

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