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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 15.58 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 15.58 and 8.38 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 15.58 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/15.58 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 15.58 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.56/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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