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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 13 and 3.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 13 and 3.60 is: 5.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 13 = 3.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/13 = 3.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 13 × 3.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 46.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.80/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.40

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