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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 12.95 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 12.95 and 6.84 is: 10.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 12.95 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/12.95 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 12.95 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 88.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.54/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.27

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