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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.24, 15.35 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.24, 15.35 and 8.74 is: 13.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.24 : 15.35 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.24/15.35 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.24x = 15.35 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.24x = 134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.10/10.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.10

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