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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.99, 16.49 and 6.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.99, 16.49 and 6.70 is: 10.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.99 : 16.49 = 6.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.99/16.49 = 6.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.99x = 16.49 × 6.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.99x = 110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.48/10.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.05

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