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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.89, 15.03 and 6.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.89, 15.03 and 6.04 is: 8.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.89 : 15.03 = 6.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.89/15.03 = 6.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.89x = 15.03 × 6.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.89x = 90.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.78/10.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.34

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