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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.70, 16.13 and 10.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.70, 16.13 and 10.70 is: 16.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.70 : 16.13 = 10.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.70/16.13 = 10.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.70x = 16.13 × 10.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.70x = 172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.59/10.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.13

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