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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.97, 16.39 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.97, 16.39 and 8.71 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.97 : 16.39 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.97/16.39 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.97x = 16.39 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.97x = 142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.71/10.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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