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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.49, 12.69 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.49, 12.69 and 6.78 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.49 : 12.69 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.49/12.69 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.49x = 12.69 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.49x = 86.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.04/8.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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