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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.21, 12.38 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.21, 12.38 and 7.63 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.21 : 12.38 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.21/12.38 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.21x = 12.38 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.21x = 94.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.44/8.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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