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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 14.02 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 14.02 and 8.63 is: 11.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 14.02 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/14.02 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 14.02 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.88/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.89

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