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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 16.24 and 10.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 16.24 and 10.25 is: 15.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 16.24 = 10.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/16.24 = 10.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 16.24 × 10.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.35/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.27

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