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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 12.82 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 12.82 and 3.47 is: 5.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 12.82 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/12.82 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 12.82 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 44.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.47/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.20

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