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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 14.01 and 8.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 14.01 and 8.82 is: 12.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 14.01 = 8.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/14.01 = 8.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 14.01 × 8.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.57/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.15

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