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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 13 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 13 and 8.54 is: 12.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 13 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/13 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 13 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.02/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.82

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