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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.20, 12.27 and 5.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.20, 12.27 and 5.19 is: 7.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.20 : 12.27 = 5.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.20/12.27 = 5.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.20x = 12.27 × 5.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.20x = 63.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.68/8.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.77

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