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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.28, 12.33 and 7.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.28, 12.33 and 7.89 is: 11.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.28 : 12.33 = 7.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.28/12.33 = 7.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.28x = 12.33 × 7.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.28x = 97.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.28/8.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.75

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