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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.70, 16.05 and 4.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.70, 16.05 and 4.69 is: 7.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.70 : 16.05 = 4.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.70/16.05 = 4.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.70x = 16.05 × 4.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.70x = 75.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.27/10.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.04

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