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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 12.87 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 12.87 and 7.56 is: 11.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 12.87 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/12.87 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 12.87 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 97.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.30/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.38

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