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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.82, 16.17 and 8.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.82, 16.17 and 8.39 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.82 : 16.17 = 8.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.82/16.17 = 8.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.82x = 16.17 × 8.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.82x = 135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.72/10.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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