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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 12.96 and 4.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 12.96 and 4.79 is: 7.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 12.96 = 4.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/12.96 = 4.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 12.96 × 4.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 62.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.02/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.17

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