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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.12, 11.22 and 8.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.12, 11.22 and 8.10 is: 11.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.12 : 11.22 = 8.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.12/11.22 = 8.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.12x = 11.22 × 8.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.12x = 90.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.88/8.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.19

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