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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.96, 16.42 and 7.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.96, 16.42 and 7.36 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.96 : 16.42 = 7.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.96/16.42 = 7.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.96x = 16.42 × 7.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.96x = 120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.85/10.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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