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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.87, 16.36 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.87, 16.36 and 9.17 is: 13.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.87 : 16.36 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.87/16.36 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.87x = 16.36 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.87x = 150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.02/10.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.80

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