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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.86, 16.30 and 7.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.86, 16.30 and 7.66 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.86 : 16.30 = 7.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.86/16.30 = 7.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.86x = 16.30 × 7.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.86x = 124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.86/10.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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