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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.88, 16.32 and 4.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.88, 16.32 and 4.46 is: 6.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.88 : 16.32 = 4.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.88/16.32 = 4.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.88x = 16.32 × 4.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.88x = 72.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.84/10.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.69

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