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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.10, 10.16 and 7.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.10, 10.16 and 7.10 is: 10.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.10 : 10.16 = 7.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.10/10.16 = 7.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.10x = 10.16 × 7.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.10x = 72.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.14/7.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.16

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