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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 12.02 and 4.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.02, 12.02 and 4.81 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.02 : 12.02 = 4.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.02/12.02 = 4.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.02x = 12.02 × 4.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.02x = 57.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.80/8.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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