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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 17.95 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 17.95 and 8.69 is: 12.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 17.95 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/17.95 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 17.95 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.94/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.00

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