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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 15.08 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 15.08 and 8.86 is: 13.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 15.08 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/15.08 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 15.08 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.61/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.25

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