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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 15.04 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 15.04 and 8.58 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 15.04 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/15.04 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 15.04 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.93/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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