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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 12.06 and 3.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 12.06 and 3.54 is: 5.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 12.06 = 3.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/12.06 = 3.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 12.06 × 3.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 42.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.63/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.30

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