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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.47, 15.71 and 5.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.47, 15.71 and 5.13 is: 7.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.47 : 15.71 = 5.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.47/15.71 = 5.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.47x = 15.71 × 5.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.47x = 80.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.59/10.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.70

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