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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 12.42 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 12.42 and 7.52 is: 11.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 12.42 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/12.42 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 12.42 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 93.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.34/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.33

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