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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 10.73 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 10.73 and 8.13 is: 10.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 10.73 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/10.73 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 10.73 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 87.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.23/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.73

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