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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.76, 16.16 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.76, 16.16 and 6.76 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.76 : 16.16 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.76/16.16 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.76x = 16.16 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.76x = 109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.24/10.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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