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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 13.50 and 8.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 13.50 and 8.58 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 13.50 = 8.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/13.50 = 8.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 13.50 × 8.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.88/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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