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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.51, 11.69 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.51, 11.69 and 8.00 is: 10.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.51 : 11.69 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.51/11.69 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.51x = 11.69 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.51x = 93.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.42/8.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.98

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