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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.01, 12 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.01, 12 and 6.30 is: 9.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.01 : 12 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.01/12 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.01x = 12 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.01x = 75.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.60/8.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.44

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