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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.25, 12.44 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.25, 12.44 and 8.13 is: 12.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.25 : 12.44 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.25/12.44 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.25x = 12.44 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.25x = 101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.12/8.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.26

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