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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 12.15 and 7.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 12.15 and 7.23 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 12.15 = 7.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/12.15 = 7.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 12.15 × 7.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 87.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.84/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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