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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.27, 14.21 and 8.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.27, 14.21 and 8.65 is: 11.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.27 : 14.21 = 8.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.27/14.21 = 8.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.27x = 14.21 × 8.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.27x = 122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.92/10.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.97

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