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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.47, 11.68 and 6.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.47, 11.68 and 6.31 is: 8.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.47 : 11.68 = 6.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.47/11.68 = 6.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.47x = 11.68 × 6.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.47x = 73.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.70/8.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.70

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