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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.15, 12.14 and 6.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.15, 12.14 and 6.71 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.15 : 12.14 = 6.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.15/12.14 = 6.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.15x = 12.14 × 6.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.15x = 81.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.37/8.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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