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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.50, 12.68 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.50, 12.68 and 7.93 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.50 : 12.68 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.50/12.68 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.50x = 12.68 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.50x = 100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.55/8.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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