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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.83, 16.19 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.83, 16.19 and 7.43 is: 11.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.83 : 16.19 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.83/16.19 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.83x = 16.19 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.83x = 120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.20/10.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.10

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