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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 12.44 and 6.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 12.44 and 6.50 is: 9.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 12.44 = 6.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/12.44 = 6.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 12.44 × 6.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 80.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.86/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.75

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