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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.94, 16.39 and 9.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.94, 16.39 and 9.35 is: 14.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.94 : 16.39 = 9.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.94/16.39 = 9.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.94x = 16.39 × 9.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.94x = 153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.12/10.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.00

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