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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.96, 16.42 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.96, 16.42 and 9.08 is: 13.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.96 : 16.42 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.96/16.42 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.96x = 16.42 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.96x = 149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.09/10.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.60

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