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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 16.43 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 16.43 and 10.23 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 16.43 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/16.43 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 16.43 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.03/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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