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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.06, 12.15 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.06, 12.15 and 7.88 is: 11.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.06 : 12.15 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.06/12.15 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.06x = 12.15 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.06x = 95.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.68/8.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.88

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