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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.69, 13.02 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.69, 13.02 and 6.80 is: 10.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 13.02 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/13.02 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 13.02 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 88.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.48/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.18

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