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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.19, 12.32 and 7.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.19, 12.32 and 7.48 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.19 : 12.32 = 7.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.19/12.32 = 7.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.19x = 12.32 × 7.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.19x = 92.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.15/8.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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