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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 12.31 and 7.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 12.31 and 7.49 is: 11.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 12.31 = 7.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/12.31 = 7.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 12.31 × 7.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 92.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.21/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.20

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