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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.20, 15.29 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.20, 15.29 and 8.87 is: 13.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.20 : 15.29 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.20/15.29 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.20x = 15.29 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.20x = 135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.50/10.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.28

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