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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.35, 12.53 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.35, 12.53 and 6.84 is: 10.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.35 : 12.53 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.35/12.53 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.35x = 12.53 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.35x = 85.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.72/8.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.27

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