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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.71, 16.09 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.71, 16.09 and 6.20 is: 9.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.71 : 16.09 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.71/16.09 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.71x = 16.09 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.71x = 99.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.72/10.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.31

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