Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.52, 12.76 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.52, 12.76 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.52 : 12.76 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.52/12.76 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.52x = 12.76 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.52x = 51.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51.04/8.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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