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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.61, 11.89 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.61, 11.89 and 8.12 is: 11.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.61 : 11.89 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.61/11.89 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.61x = 11.89 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.61x = 96.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.55/8.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.21

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