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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 16.23 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 16.23 and 10.63 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 16.23 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/16.23 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 16.23 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.52/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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