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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.95, 16.41 and 5.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.95, 16.41 and 5.59 is: 8.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.95 : 16.41 = 5.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.95/16.41 = 5.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.95x = 16.41 × 5.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.95x = 91.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.73/10.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.38

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