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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.71, 13.07 and 3.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.71, 13.07 and 3.64 is: 5.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.71 : 13.07 = 3.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.71/13.07 = 3.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.71x = 13.07 × 3.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.71x = 47.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.56/8.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.46

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