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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.52, 15.74 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.52, 15.74 and 8.27 is: 12.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.52 : 15.74 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.52/15.74 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.52x = 15.74 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.52x = 130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.05/10.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.37

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