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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.70, 16.06 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.70, 16.06 and 7.28 is: 10.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.70 : 16.06 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.70/16.06 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.70x = 16.06 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.70x = 116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.98/10.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.93

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