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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.95, 16.42 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.95, 16.42 and 6.38 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.95 : 16.42 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.95/16.42 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.95x = 16.42 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.95x = 104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.74/10.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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