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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.77, 16.12 and 6.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.77, 16.12 and 6.25 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.77 : 16.12 = 6.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.77/16.12 = 6.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.77x = 16.12 × 6.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.77x = 100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.75/10.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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