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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 12.91 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 12.91 and 8.55 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 12.91 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/12.91 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 12.91 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.38/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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