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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.82, 16.20 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.82, 16.20 and 8.14 is: 12.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.82 : 16.20 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.82/16.20 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.82x = 16.20 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.82x = 131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.87/10.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.19

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