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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.70, 16.04 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.70, 16.04 and 9.50 is: 14.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.70 : 16.04 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.70/16.04 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.70x = 16.04 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.70x = 152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.38/10.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.24

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