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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.24, 15.38 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.24, 15.38 and 8.44 is: 12.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.24 : 15.38 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.24/15.38 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.24x = 15.38 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.24x = 129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.77/10.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.67

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