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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.35, 15.60 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.35, 15.60 and 8.13 is: 12.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.35 : 15.60 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.35/15.60 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.35x = 15.60 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.35x = 126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.83/10.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.25

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