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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.96, 16.50 and 10.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.96, 16.50 and 10.24 is: 15.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.96 : 16.50 = 10.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.96/16.50 = 10.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.96x = 16.50 × 10.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.96x = 168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.92/10.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.42

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