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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.71, 13.07 and 5.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.71, 13.07 and 5.70 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.71 : 13.07 = 5.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.71/13.07 = 5.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.71x = 13.07 × 5.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.71x = 74.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.50/8.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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