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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 15.03 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 15.03 and 8.87 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 15.03 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/15.03 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 15.03 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.24/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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