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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.83, 16.24 and 2.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.83, 16.24 and 2.81 is: 4.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.83 : 16.24 = 2.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.83/16.24 = 2.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.83x = 16.24 × 2.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.83x = 45.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.68/10.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.22

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