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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.51, 11.65 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.51, 11.65 and 8.45 is: 11.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.51 : 11.65 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.51/11.65 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.51x = 11.65 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.51x = 98.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.44/8.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.57

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