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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.68, 12.98 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.68, 12.98 and 6.76 is: 10.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.68 : 12.98 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.68/12.98 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.68x = 12.98 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.68x = 87.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.74/8.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.11

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