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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.66, 11.95 and 5.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.66, 11.95 and 5.02 is: 6.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.66 : 11.95 = 5.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.66/11.95 = 5.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.66x = 11.95 × 5.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.66x = 60.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.01/8.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.93

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