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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.20, 12.30 and 7.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.20, 12.30 and 7.55 is: 11.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.20 : 12.30 = 7.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.20/12.30 = 7.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.20x = 12.30 × 7.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.20x = 92.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.87/8.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.33

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