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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.05, 13.85 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.05, 13.85 and 6.41 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.05 : 13.85 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.05/13.85 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.05x = 13.85 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.05x = 88.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.71/10.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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