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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.92, 16.40 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.92, 16.40 and 10.48 is: 15.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.92 : 16.40 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.92/16.40 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.92x = 16.40 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.92x = 171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.87/10.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.74

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