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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.71, 13.04 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.71, 13.04 and 6.71 is: 10.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.71 : 13.04 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.71/13.04 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.71x = 13.04 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.71x = 87.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.50/8.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.05

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