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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.70, 12.06 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.70, 12.06 and 8.13 is: 11.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.70 : 12.06 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.70/12.06 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.70x = 12.06 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.70x = 98.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.05/8.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.27

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