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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 16.46 and 8.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 16.46 and 8.70 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 16.46 = 8.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/16.46 = 8.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 16.46 × 8.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.16/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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