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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.91, 16.39 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.91, 16.39 and 10.67 is: 16.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.91 : 16.39 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.91/16.39 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.91x = 16.39 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.91x = 174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.88/10.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.03

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