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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.68, 12 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.68, 12 and 6.76 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.68 : 12 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.68/12 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.68x = 12 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.68x = 81.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.12/8.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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