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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 12.40 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 12.40 and 7.30 is: 10.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 12.40 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/12.40 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 12.40 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 90.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.52/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.92

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