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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 16.38 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 16.38 and 10.49 is: 15.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 16.38 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/16.38 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 16.38 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.74/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.64

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