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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.94, 16.35 and 7.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.94, 16.35 and 7.90 is: 11.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.94 : 16.35 = 7.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.94/16.35 = 7.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.94x = 16.35 × 7.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.94x = 129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.14/10.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.81

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