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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.69, 12.99 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.69, 12.99 and 8.27 is: 12.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 12.99 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/12.99 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 12.99 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.39/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.36

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