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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 12.16 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 12.16 and 7.93 is: 11.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 12.16 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/12.16 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 12.16 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 96.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.43/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.95

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