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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.80, 16.10 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.80, 16.10 and 10.29 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.80 : 16.10 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.80/16.10 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.80x = 16.10 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.80x = 165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.72/10.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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