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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.15, 12.17 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.15, 12.17 and 6.87 is: 10.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.15 : 12.17 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.15/12.17 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.15x = 12.17 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.15x = 83.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.51/8.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.25

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