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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.56, 12.84 and 5.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.56, 12.84 and 5.35 is: 8.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.56 : 12.84 = 5.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.56/12.84 = 5.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.56x = 12.84 × 5.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.56x = 68.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.69/8.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.03

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