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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.97, 16.47 and 10.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.97, 16.47 and 10.71 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 16.47 = 10.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/16.47 = 10.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 16.47 × 10.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.39/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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