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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.64, 11.90 and 6.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.64, 11.90 and 6.81 is: 9.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.64 : 11.90 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.64/11.90 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.64x = 11.90 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.64x = 81.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.00/8.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.38

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