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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 12.38 and 8.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 12.38 and 8.02 is: 11.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 12.38 = 8.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/12.38 = 8.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 12.38 × 8.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 99.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.22/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.97

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