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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 12.15 and 7.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 12.15 and 7.43 is: 11.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 12.15 = 7.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/12.15 = 7.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 12.15 × 7.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 90.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.27/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.19

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