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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.69, 13.01 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.69, 13.01 and 6 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 13.01 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/13.01 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 13.01 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 78.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.03/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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