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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 11.99 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 11.99 and 7.15 is: 9.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 11.99 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/11.99 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 11.99 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 85.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.73/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.89

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