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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.03, 12.06 and 7.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.03, 12.06 and 7.67 is: 11.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.03 : 12.06 = 7.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.03/12.06 = 7.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.03x = 12.06 × 7.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.03x = 92.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.44/8.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.52

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