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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.71, 16.07 and 8.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.71, 16.07 and 8.70 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.71 : 16.07 = 8.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.71/16.07 = 8.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.71x = 16.07 × 8.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.71x = 139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.81/10.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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