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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.87, 16.31 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.87, 16.31 and 6.60 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.87 : 16.31 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.87/16.31 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.87x = 16.31 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.87x = 107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.65/10.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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