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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 13.98 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 13.98 and 8.79 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 13.98 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/13.98 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 13.98 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.88/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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