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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.43, 12.72 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.43, 12.72 and 8.35 is: 12.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.43 : 12.72 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.43/12.72 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.43x = 12.72 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.43x = 106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.21/8.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.60

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