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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 16.43 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 16.43 and 10.49 is: 15.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 16.43 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/16.43 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 16.43 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172.22/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.68

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