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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.91, 16.37 and 5.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.91, 16.37 and 5.56 is: 8.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.91 : 16.37 = 5.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.91/16.37 = 5.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.91x = 16.37 × 5.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.91x = 91.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.02/10.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.34

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