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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 12.47 and 6.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 12.47 and 6.79 is: 10.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 12.47 = 6.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/12.47 = 6.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 12.47 × 6.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 84.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.64/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.21

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