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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 12.96 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 12.96 and 6.65 is: 9.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 12.96 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/12.96 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 12.96 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 86.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.17/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.93

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