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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.19, 12.28 and 3.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.19, 12.28 and 3.90 is: 5.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.19 : 12.28 = 3.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.19/12.28 = 3.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.19x = 12.28 × 3.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.19x = 47.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.89/8.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.85

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