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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 16.17 and 10.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 16.17 and 10.56 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 16.17 = 10.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/16.17 = 10.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 16.17 × 10.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.76/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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