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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 11.94 and 8.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 11.94 and 8.42 is: 11.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 11.94 = 8.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/11.94 = 8.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 11.94 × 8.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.51/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.59

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