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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.37, 12.59 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.37, 12.59 and 6.68 is: 10.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.37 : 12.59 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.37/12.59 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.37x = 12.59 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.37x = 84.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.12/8.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.05

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