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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.78, 16.04 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.78, 16.04 and 10.68 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.78 : 16.04 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.78/16.04 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.78x = 16.04 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.78x = 171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.31/10.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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