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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.50, 12.73 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.50, 12.73 and 6.49 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.50 : 12.73 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.50/12.73 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.50x = 12.73 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.50x = 82.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.62/8.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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