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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.09, 12.14 and 2.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.09, 12.14 and 2.75 is: 4.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.09 : 12.14 = 2.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.09/12.14 = 2.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.09x = 12.14 × 2.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.09x = 33.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.39/8.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.13

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