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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 12.33 and 7.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 12.33 and 7.87 is: 11.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 12.33 = 7.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/12.33 = 7.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 12.33 × 7.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 97.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.04/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.71

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