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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.76, 16.10 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.76, 16.10 and 6.96 is: 10.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 16.10 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/16.10 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 16.10 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.02/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.42

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