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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.38, 12.57 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.38, 12.57 and 6 is: 9

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.38 : 12.57 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.38/12.57 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.38x = 12.57 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.38x = 75.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.42/8.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9

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