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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.77, 16.15 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.77, 16.15 and 6.78 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.77 : 16.15 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.77/16.15 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.77x = 16.15 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.77x = 109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.50/10.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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