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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.18, 12.33 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.18, 12.33 and 7.08 is: 10.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.18 : 12.33 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.18/12.33 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.18x = 12.33 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.18x = 87.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.30/8.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.67

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