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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.43, 12.68 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.43, 12.68 and 6.54 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.43 : 12.68 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.43/12.68 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.43x = 12.68 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.43x = 82.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.90/8.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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