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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.45, 12.67 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.45, 12.67 and 6.46 is: 9.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.45 : 12.67 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.45/12.67 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.45x = 12.67 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.45x = 81.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.80/8.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.69

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