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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.87, 16.40 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.87, 16.40 and 10.67 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.87 : 16.40 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.87/16.40 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.87x = 16.40 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.87x = 174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.93/10.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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