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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.70, 13.06 and 4.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.70, 13.06 and 4.19 is: 6.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.70 : 13.06 = 4.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.70/13.06 = 4.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.70x = 13.06 × 4.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.70x = 54.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.72/8.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.29

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