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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.19, 12.20 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.19, 12.20 and 8.11 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.19 : 12.20 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.19/12.20 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.19x = 12.20 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.19x = 98.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.94/8.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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