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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.91, 16.39 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.91, 16.39 and 8.37 is: 12.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.91 : 16.39 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.91/16.39 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.91x = 16.39 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.91x = 137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.19/10.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.57

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