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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.18, 12.23 and 5.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.18, 12.23 and 5.31 is: 7.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.18 : 12.23 = 5.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.18/12.23 = 5.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.18x = 12.23 × 5.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.18x = 64.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.94/8.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.94

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