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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.58, 12.86 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.58, 12.86 and 8.22 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.58 : 12.86 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.58/12.86 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.58x = 12.86 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.58x = 105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.71/8.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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