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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.24, 12.40 and 7.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.24, 12.40 and 7.04 is: 10.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.24 : 12.40 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.24/12.40 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.24x = 12.40 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.24x = 87.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.30/8.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.59

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