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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 15.06 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 15.06 and 8.32 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 15.06 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/15.06 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 15.06 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.30/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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