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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 12.90 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 12.90 and 6.49 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 12.90 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/12.90 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 12.90 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 83.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.72/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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