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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.17, 12.16 and 8.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.17, 12.16 and 8.08 is: 12.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.17 : 12.16 = 8.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.17/12.16 = 8.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.17x = 12.16 × 8.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.17x = 98.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.19/8.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.03

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