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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.57, 11.82 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.57, 11.82 and 6.35 is: 8.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.57 : 11.82 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.57/11.82 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.57x = 11.82 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.57x = 75.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.09/8.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.77

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