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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.05, 12.02 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.05, 12.02 and 7.45 is: 11.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.05 : 12.02 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.05/12.02 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.05x = 12.02 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.05x = 89.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.55/8.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.12

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