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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.50, 12.69 and 7.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.50, 12.69 and 7.54 is: 11.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.50 : 12.69 = 7.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.50/12.69 = 7.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.50x = 12.69 × 7.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.50x = 95.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.65/8.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.26

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