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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 12.89 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 12.89 and 8.22 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 12.89 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/12.89 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 12.89 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.91/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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