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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.69, 16.03 and 3.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.69, 16.03 and 3.08 is: 4.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.69 : 16.03 = 3.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.69/16.03 = 3.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.69x = 16.03 × 3.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.69x = 49.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.29/10.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.61

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