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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.97, 16.36 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.97, 16.36 and 10.07 is: 15.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 16.36 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/16.36 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 16.36 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.75/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.02

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