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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.11, 12.17 and 4.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.11, 12.17 and 4.72 is: 7.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.11 : 12.17 = 4.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.11/12.17 = 4.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.11x = 12.17 × 4.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.11x = 57.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.43/8.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.08

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