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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.86, 16.29 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.86, 16.29 and 6.84 is: 10.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.86 : 16.29 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.86/16.29 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.86x = 16.29 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.86x = 111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.42/10.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.26

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