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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 16.13 and 8.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 16.13 and 8.85 is: 13.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 16.13 = 8.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/16.13 = 8.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 16.13 × 8.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.75/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.29

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