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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.75, 13.02 and 8.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.75, 13.02 and 8.70 is: 12.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.75 : 13.02 = 8.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.75/13.02 = 8.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.75x = 13.02 × 8.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.75x = 113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.27/8.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.95

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