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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.57, 11.82 and 4.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.57, 11.82 and 4.93 is: 6.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.57 : 11.82 = 4.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.57/11.82 = 4.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.57x = 11.82 × 4.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.57x = 58.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.24/8.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.80

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