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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 15.96 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 15.96 and 8.73 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 15.96 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/15.96 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 15.96 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.25/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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