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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.28, 12.42 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.28, 12.42 and 7.28 is: 10.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.28 : 12.42 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.28/12.42 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.28x = 12.42 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.28x = 90.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.36/8.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.91

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