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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 16.57 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 16.57 and 10.67 is: 16.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 16.57 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/16.57 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 16.57 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.80/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.10

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