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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.68, 11.99 and 5.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.68, 11.99 and 5.96 is: 8.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.68 : 11.99 = 5.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.68/11.99 = 5.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.68x = 11.99 × 5.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.68x = 71.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.46/8.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.23

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