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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.50, 11.73 and 6.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.50, 11.73 and 6.34 is: 8.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.50 : 11.73 = 6.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.50/11.73 = 6.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.50x = 11.73 × 6.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.50x = 74.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.37/8.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.75

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