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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 12.80 and 5.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 12.80 and 5.87 is: 8.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 12.80 = 5.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/12.80 = 5.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 12.80 × 5.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 75.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.04/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.78

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