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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.74, 13.04 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.74, 13.04 and 8.14 is: 12.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.74 : 13.04 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.74/13.04 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.74x = 13.04 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.74x = 106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.21/8.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.15

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