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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.21, 15.25 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.21, 15.25 and 8.31 is: 12.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.21 : 15.25 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.21/15.25 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.21x = 15.25 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.21x = 126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.73/10.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.41

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