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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.14, 12.15 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.14, 12.15 and 7.19 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.14 : 12.15 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.14/12.15 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.14x = 12.15 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.14x = 87.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.39/8.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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