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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.17, 14.03 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.17, 14.03 and 8.55 is: 11.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.17 : 14.03 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.17/14.03 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.17x = 14.03 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.17x = 119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.96/10.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.80

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