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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 16.32 and 3.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 16.32 and 3.75 is: 5.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 16.32 = 3.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/16.32 = 3.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 16.32 × 3.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 61.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.20/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.63

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