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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.21, 12.32 and 3.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.21, 12.32 and 3.64 is: 5.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.21 : 12.32 = 3.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.21/12.32 = 3.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.21x = 12.32 × 3.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.21x = 44.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.89/8.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.47

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