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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.56, 11.74 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.56, 11.74 and 7.94 is: 10.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.56 : 11.74 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.56/11.74 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.56x = 11.74 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.56x = 93.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.22/8.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.89

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