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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.51, 12.75 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.51, 12.75 and 4 is: 5.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.51 : 12.75 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.51/12.75 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.51x = 12.75 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.51x = 51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51/8.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.99

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