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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 12.83 and 6.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 12.83 and 6.51 is: 9.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 12.83 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/12.83 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 12.83 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 83.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.49/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.77

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