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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 13 and 3.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 13 and 3.59 is: 5.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 13 = 3.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/13 = 3.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 13 × 3.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 46.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.67/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.39

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