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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.13, 12.21 and 7.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.13, 12.21 and 7.47 is: 11.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.13 : 12.21 = 7.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.13/12.21 = 7.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.13x = 12.21 × 7.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.13x = 91.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.21/8.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.22

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