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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 16.27 and 10.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 16.27 and 10.74 is: 16.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 16.27 = 10.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/16.27 = 10.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 16.27 × 10.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.74/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.05

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