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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.68, 12.95 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.68, 12.95 and 8.44 is: 12.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.68 : 12.95 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.68/12.95 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.68x = 12.95 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.68x = 109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.30/8.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.59

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