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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.83, 16.24 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.83, 16.24 and 4.82 is: 7.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.83 : 16.24 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.83/16.24 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.83x = 16.24 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.83x = 78.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.17/10.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.22

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