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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.69, 16.04 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.69, 16.04 and 3.57 is: 5.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.69 : 16.04 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.69/16.04 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.69x = 16.04 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.69x = 57.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.16/10.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.35

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