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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 14.97 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 14.97 and 8.52 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 14.97 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/14.97 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 14.97 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.54/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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