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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.95, 16.39 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.95, 16.39 and 7.73 is: 11.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.95 : 16.39 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.95/16.39 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.95x = 16.39 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.95x = 126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.69/10.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.57

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