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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.32, 18.37 and 10.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.32, 18.37 and 10.89 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.32 : 18.37 = 10.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.32/18.37 = 10.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.32x = 18.37 × 10.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.32x = 200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.05/12.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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