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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.58, 11.92 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.58, 11.92 and 8.51 is: 11.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.58 : 11.92 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.58/11.92 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.58x = 11.92 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.58x = 101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.45/8.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.82

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