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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.90, 16.41 and 10.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.90, 16.41 and 10.90 is: 16.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.90 : 16.41 = 10.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.90/16.41 = 10.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.90x = 16.41 × 10.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.90x = 178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.87/10.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.41

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