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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.69, 13.05 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.69, 13.05 and 8.37 is: 12.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 13.05 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/13.05 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 13.05 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.23/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.58

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