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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.62, 11.79 and 8.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.62, 11.79 and 8.48 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.62 : 11.79 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.62/11.79 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.62x = 11.79 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.62x = 99.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.98/8.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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