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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.69, 13.03 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.69, 13.03 and 3.61 is: 5.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 13.03 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/13.03 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 13.03 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 47.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.07/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.42

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