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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 12.10 and 3.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 12.10 and 3.56 is: 5.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 12.10 = 3.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/12.10 = 3.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 12.10 × 3.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 43.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.07/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.34

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