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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.73, 13.07 and 7.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.73, 13.07 and 7.04 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.73 : 13.07 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.73/13.07 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.73x = 13.07 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.73x = 92.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.01/8.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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