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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 12.67 and 6.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 12.67 and 6.92 is: 10.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 12.67 = 6.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/12.67 = 6.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 12.67 × 6.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 87.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.68/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.43

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