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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 12.14 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 12.14 and 8.14 is: 12.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 12.14 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/12.14 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 12.14 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 98.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.82/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.11

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