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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.40, 15.54 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.40, 15.54 and 8.12 is: 12.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.40 : 15.54 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.40/15.54 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.40x = 15.54 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.40x = 126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.11/10.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.13

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