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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.04, 12.08 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.04, 12.08 and 7.08 is: 10.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.04 : 12.08 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.04/12.08 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.04x = 12.08 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.04x = 85.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.53/8.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.64

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