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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 16.38 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 16.38 and 9.54 is: 14.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 16.38 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/16.38 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 16.38 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.27/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.35

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