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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.73, 16.10 and 5.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.73, 16.10 and 5.03 is: 7.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.73 : 16.10 = 5.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.73/16.10 = 5.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.73x = 16.10 × 5.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.73x = 80.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.98/10.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.55

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