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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.16, 12.24 and 2.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.16, 12.24 and 2.82 is: 4.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.16 : 12.24 = 2.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.16/12.24 = 2.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.16x = 12.24 × 2.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.16x = 34.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.46/8.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.22

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