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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.27, 12.35 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.27, 12.35 and 6.83 is: 10.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.27 : 12.35 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.27/12.35 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.27x = 12.35 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.27x = 84.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.25/8.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.19

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