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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.51, 15.80 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.51, 15.80 and 8.28 is: 12.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.51 : 15.80 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.51/15.80 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.51x = 15.80 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.51x = 130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.78/10.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.45

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