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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.62, 12.93 and 4.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.62, 12.93 and 4.61 is: 6.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.62 : 12.93 = 4.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.62/12.93 = 4.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.62x = 12.93 × 4.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.62x = 59.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.61/8.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.92

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