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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.09, 12.02 and 8.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.09, 12.02 and 8.07 is: 11.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.09 : 12.02 = 8.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.09/12.02 = 8.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.09x = 12.02 × 8.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.09x = 97.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.00/8.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.99

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