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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.60, 12.89 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.60, 12.89 and 6.35 is: 9.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.60 : 12.89 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.60/12.89 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.60x = 12.89 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.60x = 81.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.80/8.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.52

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