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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 16.32 and 10.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 16.32 and 10.87 is: 16.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 16.32 = 10.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/16.32 = 10.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 16.32 × 10.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.40/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.28

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