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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.05, 13.86 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.05, 13.86 and 8.43 is: 11.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.05 : 13.86 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.05/13.86 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.05x = 13.86 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.05x = 116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.84/10.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.63

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