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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 13.07 and 8.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 13.07 and 8.60 is: 12.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 13.07 = 8.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/13.07 = 8.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 13.07 × 8.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.29/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.97

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