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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.43, 12.58 and 6.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.43, 12.58 and 6.00 is: 8.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.43 : 12.58 = 6.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.43/12.58 = 6.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.43x = 12.58 × 6.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.43x = 75.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.43/8.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.95

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