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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.83, 16.21 and 7.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.83, 16.21 and 7.81 is: 11.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.83 : 16.21 = 7.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.83/16.21 = 7.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.83x = 16.21 × 7.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.83x = 126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.60/10.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.70

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