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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 12.98 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 12.98 and 6 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 12.98 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/12.98 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 12.98 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 77.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.88/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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