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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.14, 12.20 and 2.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.14, 12.20 and 2.79 is: 4.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.14 : 12.20 = 2.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.14/12.20 = 2.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.14x = 12.20 × 2.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.14x = 34.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.04/8.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.18

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