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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 12.82 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 12.82 and 8.59 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 12.82 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/12.82 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 12.82 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.12/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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