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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.27, 12.33 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.27, 12.33 and 8.16 is: 12.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.27 : 12.33 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.27/12.33 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.27x = 12.33 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.27x = 100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.61/8.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.17

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