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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 13 and 8.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 13 and 8.47 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 13 = 8.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/13 = 8.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 13 × 8.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.11/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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