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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 15.82 and 8.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 15.82 and 8.17 is: 12.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 15.82 = 8.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/15.82 = 8.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 15.82 × 8.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.19/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.22

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