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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 16.34 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 16.34 and 9.39 is: 14.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 16.34 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/16.34 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 16.34 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.39/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.10

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