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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.73, 13.10 and 3.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.73, 13.10 and 3.31 is: 4.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.73 : 13.10 = 3.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.73/13.10 = 3.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.73x = 13.10 × 3.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.73x = 43.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.40/8.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.97

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