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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.57, 15.84 and 8.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.57, 15.84 and 8.65 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.57 : 15.84 = 8.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.57/15.84 = 8.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.57x = 15.84 × 8.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.57x = 137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.02/10.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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