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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.60, 11.95 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.60, 11.95 and 8.49 is: 11.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.60 : 11.95 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.60/11.95 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.60x = 11.95 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.60x = 101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.49/8.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.80

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