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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.08, 12.12 and 6.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.08, 12.12 and 6.75 is: 10.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.08 : 12.12 = 6.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.08/12.12 = 6.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.08x = 12.12 × 6.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.08x = 81.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.81/8.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.13

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