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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.59, 12.89 and 5.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.59, 12.89 and 5.37 is: 8.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.59 : 12.89 = 5.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.59/12.89 = 5.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.59x = 12.89 × 5.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.59x = 69.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.22/8.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.06

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