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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.37, 15.52 and 8.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.37, 15.52 and 8.36 is: 12.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.37 : 15.52 = 8.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.37/15.52 = 8.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.37x = 15.52 × 8.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.37x = 129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.75/10.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.51

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