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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.43, 12.60 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.43, 12.60 and 7.17 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.43 : 12.60 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.43/12.60 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.43x = 12.60 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.43x = 90.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.34/8.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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