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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.58, 15.86 and 8.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.58, 15.86 and 8.02 is: 12.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.58 : 15.86 = 8.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.58/15.86 = 8.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.58x = 15.86 × 8.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.58x = 127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.20/10.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.02

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