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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 12.98 and 3.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 12.98 and 3.84 is: 5.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 12.98 = 3.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/12.98 = 3.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 12.98 × 3.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 49.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.82/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.76

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