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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 16.33 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 16.33 and 8.89 is: 13.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 16.33 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/16.33 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 16.33 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.13/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.33

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