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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.95, 16.43 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.95, 16.43 and 6.96 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.95 : 16.43 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.95/16.43 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.95x = 16.43 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.95x = 114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.32/10.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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