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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 16.35 and 10.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 16.35 and 10.28 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 16.35 = 10.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/16.35 = 10.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 16.35 × 10.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.08/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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