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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.38, 15.57 and 8.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.38, 15.57 and 8.39 is: 12.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.38 : 15.57 = 8.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.38/15.57 = 8.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.38x = 15.57 × 8.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.38x = 130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.63/10.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.59

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