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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 12.96 and 6.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 12.96 and 6.74 is: 10.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 12.96 = 6.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/12.96 = 6.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 12.96 × 6.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 87.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.41/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.10

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