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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.61, 15.93 and 8.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.61, 15.93 and 8.36 is: 12.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.61 : 15.93 = 8.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.61/15.93 = 8.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.61x = 15.93 × 8.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.61x = 133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.10/10.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.55

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