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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 15.06 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 15.06 and 8.18 is: 11.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 15.06 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/15.06 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 15.06 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.19/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.30

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