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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.75, 16.21 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.75, 16.21 and 10.27 is: 15.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.75 : 16.21 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.75/16.21 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.75x = 16.21 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.75x = 166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.48/10.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.49

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