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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.16, 12.59 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.16, 12.59 and 8.71 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 12.59 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/12.59 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 12.59 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.62/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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