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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 12.98 and 6.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 12.98 and 6.12 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 12.98 = 6.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/12.98 = 6.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 12.98 × 6.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 79.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.44/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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