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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.93, 16.35 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.93, 16.35 and 8.89 is: 13.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.93 : 16.35 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.93/16.35 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.93x = 16.35 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.93x = 145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.35/10.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.30

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