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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.79, 16.12 and 10.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.79, 16.12 and 10.54 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.79 : 16.12 = 10.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.79/16.12 = 10.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.79x = 16.12 × 10.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.79x = 169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.90/10.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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