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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.94, 16.34 and 10.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.94, 16.34 and 10.89 is: 16.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.94 : 16.34 = 10.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.94/16.34 = 10.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.94x = 16.34 × 10.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.94x = 177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.89/10.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.27

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