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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.82, 16.31 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.82, 16.31 and 10.68 is: 16.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.82 : 16.31 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.82/16.31 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.82x = 16.31 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.82x = 174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.14/10.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.10

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