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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 11.80 and 6.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 11.80 and 6.93 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 11.80 = 6.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/11.80 = 6.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 11.80 × 6.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 81.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.77/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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