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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.12, 12.08 and 7.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.12, 12.08 and 7.80 is: 11.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.12 : 12.08 = 7.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.12/12.08 = 7.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.12x = 12.08 × 7.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.12x = 94.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.22/8.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.60

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