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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.71, 13.13 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.71, 13.13 and 8.55 is: 12.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.71 : 13.13 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.71/13.13 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.71x = 13.13 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.71x = 112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.26/8.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.89

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