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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 16.24 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 16.24 and 8.93 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 16.24 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/16.24 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 16.24 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.98/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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