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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.56, 12.83 and 6.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.56, 12.83 and 6.31 is: 9.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.56 : 12.83 = 6.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.56/12.83 = 6.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.56x = 12.83 × 6.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.56x = 80.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.96/8.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.46

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