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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 12.97 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 12.97 and 5.64 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 12.97 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/12.97 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 12.97 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 73.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.15/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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