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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.03, 12.06 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.03, 12.06 and 7.70 is: 11.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.03 : 12.06 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.03/12.06 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.03x = 12.06 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.03x = 92.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.80/8.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.55

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