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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.51, 12.83 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.51, 12.83 and 8.44 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.51 : 12.83 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.51/12.83 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.51x = 12.83 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.51x = 108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.29/8.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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