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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.91, 16.34 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.91, 16.34 and 6.08 is: 9.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.91 : 16.34 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.91/16.34 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.91x = 16.34 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.91x = 99.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.36/10.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.11

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