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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.91, 16.38 and 10.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.91, 16.38 and 10.16 is: 15.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.91 : 16.38 = 10.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.91/16.38 = 10.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.91x = 16.38 × 10.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.91x = 166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.34/10.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.25

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