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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.73, 16.27 and 10.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.73, 16.27 and 10.53 is: 15.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.73 : 16.27 = 10.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.73/16.27 = 10.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.73x = 16.27 × 10.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.73x = 171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.30/10.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.96

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