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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.23, 12.27 and 8.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.23, 12.27 and 8.21 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.23 : 12.27 = 8.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.23/12.27 = 8.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.23x = 12.27 × 8.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.23x = 100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.74/8.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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