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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 16.36 and 6.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 16.36 and 6.89 is: 10.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 16.36 = 6.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/16.36 = 6.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 16.36 × 6.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.62/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.34

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