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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.26, 12.45 and 7.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.26, 12.45 and 7.96 is: 12.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.26 : 12.45 = 7.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.26/12.45 = 7.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.26x = 12.45 × 7.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.26x = 99.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.10/8.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.00

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