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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.68, 13.02 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.68, 13.02 and 3.86 is: 5.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.68 : 13.02 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.68/13.02 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.68x = 13.02 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.68x = 50.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.31/8.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.80

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