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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.47, 12.70 and 3.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.47, 12.70 and 3.96 is: 5.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.47 : 12.70 = 3.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.47/12.70 = 3.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.47x = 12.70 × 3.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.47x = 50.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.30/8.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.94

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