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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 16.36 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 16.36 and 7.88 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 16.36 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/16.36 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 16.36 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.94/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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