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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.93, 16.38 and 5.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.93, 16.38 and 5.22 is: 7.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.93 : 16.38 = 5.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.93/16.38 = 5.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.93x = 16.38 × 5.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.93x = 85.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.44/10.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.82

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