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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.58, 12.84 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.58, 12.84 and 8.52 is: 12.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.58 : 12.84 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.58/12.84 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.58x = 12.84 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.58x = 109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.29/8.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.74

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