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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 16.29 and 8.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 16.29 and 8.97 is: 13.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 16.29 = 8.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/16.29 = 8.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 16.29 × 8.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.12/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.43

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