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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.55, 12.75 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.55, 12.75 and 8.54 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.55 : 12.75 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.55/12.75 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.55x = 12.75 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.55x = 108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.92/8.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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