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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.85, 16.23 and 7.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.85, 16.23 and 7.03 is: 10.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.85 : 16.23 = 7.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.85/16.23 = 7.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.85x = 16.23 × 7.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.85x = 114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.06/10.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.51

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