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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.35, 12.87 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.35, 12.87 and 8.54 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.35 : 12.87 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.35/12.87 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.35x = 12.87 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.35x = 109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.85/9.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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