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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.74, 13.07 and 8.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.74, 13.07 and 8.62 is: 12.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.74 : 13.07 = 8.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.74/13.07 = 8.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.74x = 13.07 × 8.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.74x = 112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.66/8.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.89

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