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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 16.30 and 8.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 16.30 and 8.61 is: 12.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 16.30 = 8.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/16.30 = 8.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 16.30 × 8.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.34/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.89

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