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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.95, 12.37 and 8.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.95, 12.37 and 8.39 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.95 : 12.37 = 8.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.95/12.37 = 8.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.95x = 12.37 × 8.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.95x = 103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.78/8.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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