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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.76, 16.14 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.76, 16.14 and 8.11 is: 12.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 16.14 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/16.14 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 16.14 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.81/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.16

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