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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.70, 13.04 and 2.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.70, 13.04 and 2.68 is: 4.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.70 : 13.04 = 2.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.70/13.04 = 2.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.70x = 13.04 × 2.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.70x = 34.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.95/8.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.02

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