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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.79, 13.20 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.79, 13.20 and 8.43 is: 12.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.79 : 13.20 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.79/13.20 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.79x = 13.20 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.79x = 111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.28/8.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.66

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