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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 12.84 and 6.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 12.84 and 6.66 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 12.84 = 6.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/12.84 = 6.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 12.84 × 6.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 85.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.49/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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