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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.80, 16.10 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.80, 16.10 and 10.59 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.80 : 16.10 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.80/16.10 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.80x = 16.10 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.80x = 170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.45/10.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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