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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 14.99 and 8.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 14.99 and 8.81 is: 12.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 14.99 = 8.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/14.99 = 8.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 14.99 × 8.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.94/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.12

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