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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.75, 12.95 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.75, 12.95 and 8.73 is: 12.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.75 : 12.95 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.75/12.95 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.75x = 12.95 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.75x = 113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.01/8.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.91

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