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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 12.02 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.02, 12.02 and 6.67 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.02 : 12.02 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.02/12.02 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.02x = 12.02 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.02x = 80.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.14/8.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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