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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.17, 12.24 and 3.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.17, 12.24 and 3.35 is: 5.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.17 : 12.24 = 3.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.17/12.24 = 3.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.17x = 12.24 × 3.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.17x = 41.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.01/8.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.02

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