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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 16.39 and 10.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 16.39 and 10.03 is: 14.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 16.39 = 10.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/16.39 = 10.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 16.39 × 10.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.39/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.97

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