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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 11.96 and 6.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 11.96 and 6.85 is: 9.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 11.96 = 6.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/11.96 = 6.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 11.96 × 6.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 81.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.97/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.45

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