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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8, 12 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8, 12 and 4 is: 6

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8 : 12 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8/12 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8x = 12 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8x = 48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48/8
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6

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