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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.28, 12.38 and 7.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.28, 12.38 and 7.79 is: 11.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.28 : 12.38 = 7.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.28/12.38 = 7.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.28x = 12.38 × 7.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.28x = 96.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.34/8.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.64

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