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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.04, 12.08 and 7.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.04, 12.08 and 7.68 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.04 : 12.08 = 7.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.04/12.08 = 7.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.04x = 12.08 × 7.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.04x = 92.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.77/8.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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