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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.56, 12.81 and 7.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.56, 12.81 and 7.99 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.56 : 12.81 = 7.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.56/12.81 = 7.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.56x = 12.81 × 7.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.56x = 102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.35/8.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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