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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.26, 8.59 and 6.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.26, 8.59 and 6.26 is: 8.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.26 : 8.59 = 6.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.26/8.59 = 6.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.26x = 8.59 × 6.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.26x = 53.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.78/6.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.59

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