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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 16.30 and 7.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 16.30 and 7.32 is: 10.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 16.30 = 7.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/16.30 = 7.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 16.30 × 7.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.32/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.97

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