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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 11.73 and 8.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 11.73 and 8.47 is: 11.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 11.73 = 8.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/11.73 = 8.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 11.73 × 8.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 99.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.35/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.62

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