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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.07, 12.17 and 7.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.07, 12.17 and 7.42 is: 11.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.07 : 12.17 = 7.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.07/12.17 = 7.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.07x = 12.17 × 7.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.07x = 90.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.23/8.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.18

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