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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 12.23 and 7.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 12.23 and 7.03 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 12.23 = 7.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/12.23 = 7.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 12.23 × 7.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 85.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.98/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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