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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 13.51 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 13.51 and 8.51 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 13.51 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/13.51 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 13.51 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.97/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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