Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 12 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8.02, 12 and 4 is: 5.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8.02 : 12 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8.02/12 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8.02x = 12 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8.02x = 48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48/8.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.99
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