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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.84, 16.32 and 8.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.84, 16.32 and 8.60 is: 12.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.84 : 16.32 = 8.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.84/16.32 = 8.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.84x = 16.32 × 8.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.84x = 140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.35/10.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.95

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