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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 13.78 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 13.78 and 8.49 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 13.78 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/13.78 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 13.78 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.97/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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