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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.06, 12.06 and 5.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.06, 12.06 and 5.38 is: 8.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.06 : 12.06 = 5.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.06/12.06 = 5.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.06x = 12.06 × 5.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.06x = 64.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.88/8.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.05

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