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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 13.59 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 13.59 and 8.66 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 13.59 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/13.59 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 13.59 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.69/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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