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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.70, 11.99 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.70, 11.99 and 8.43 is: 11.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.70 : 11.99 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.70/11.99 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.70x = 11.99 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.70x = 101.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.03/8.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.61

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