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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.79, 13.16 and 6.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.79, 13.16 and 6.80 is: 10.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.79 : 13.16 = 6.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.79/13.16 = 6.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.79x = 13.16 × 6.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.79x = 89.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.39/8.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.17

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