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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 15 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 15 and 7.43 is: 10.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 15 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/15 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 15 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.38/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.23

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