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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.25, 15.37 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.25, 15.37 and 8.63 is: 12.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.25 : 15.37 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.25/15.37 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.25x = 15.37 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.25x = 132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.66/10.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.95

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