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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.10, 16.70 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.10, 16.70 and 10.28 is: 14.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.10 : 16.70 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.10/16.70 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.10x = 16.70 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.10x = 171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.68/12.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.19

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