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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.68, 16.09 and 10.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.68, 16.09 and 10.20 is: 15.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.68 : 16.09 = 10.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.68/16.09 = 10.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.68x = 16.09 × 10.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.68x = 164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.12/10.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.37

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