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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.79, 16.16 and 6.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.79, 16.16 and 6.51 is: 9.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.79 : 16.16 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.79/16.16 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.79x = 16.16 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.79x = 105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.20/10.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.75

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